Paper Robots ...

" So, here he is. The greatest achievement Paper Robot has created to date ... now in color! The one, the only, OPTIMUS PRIME! And not only is he a fully articulate action figure, but he also TRANSFORMS INTO A TRUCK! Wow. The best part is, he´s FREE! "

STEP 1: Print. Designed to fit on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper and to be printed with any printer. Best if printed at 8 x 10 inches, but can be printed at any size larger or smaller! If you have it, a thick matte paper works best for extra sturdiness.

STEP 2: Punch. Using an Awl or pointy pen, lay the printed page on a soft surface (such as the carpet) and poke out the marked holes. It is much easier to do it now than after the pieces are cut out.

STEP 3: Cut. Using your best pair of scissors and a steady hand, cut out all the limbs and shapes.

STEP 4: Glue. Fold the pieces along the designated fold lines and add a touch of glue to the white tab areas of each piece. It's just paper, so you don't need much glue and it dries quickly.

STEP 5: String. Cut some rubber bands (or wire or fishing line) and use them to string together the shoulders/chest/torso/neck, the legs/torso, the legs/calves, the calves/feet, the shoulders/arms, and the arms/forearms. Be sure to tie a knot on each end so it doesn't slip through the holes you punched earlier. I prefer to use a bent staple as my sewing needle (it makes the threading go much faster). Finally, glue the head to the neck (or you could string this for extra articulation at the neck!).

Original Poster

7th May 2008

Full colour OPTIMUS PRIMUS

So, here he is. The greatest achievement Paper Robot has created to date ... now in color! The one, the only, OPTIMUS PRIME! And not only is he a fully articulate action figure, but he also TRANSFORMS INTO A TRUCK! Wow. And of course, he's FREE!

Way back before there was a "Spider-Man 3" starring Toby and Topher, there was the original black symbiote costume Peter Parker ran into on that alien planet after some major cross-over battle and whatnot. Anyway, it seemed lucid at the time.

We received an email request from a fan who wanted to build her boyfriend an Ash paper robot action figure for Valentine's Day. Quite possibly the most romantic thing we've ever heard. So we burned the midnight oil and cranked out our finalized Ash plans complete with instructions and gallery photos. Enjoy!

Blue Steel was born in the fiery molten iron works of the industrialized city of Portland, Oregon in 1999. A master of Karate and creative origami, Blue Steel is at once a powerful ally and a deadly foe!

It's Birdman! You've seen him wrestle live via webcam at Kami-Robo.com , and now is your chance to relive the glory. Download, draw, and build your very own Birdman action figure. The best part is, he's FREE! Check out these Birdman photo gallery for more pictures (and be sure to upload your own too).

You wanted him so badly we couldn't wait for a colorized version! The awesomest robot ever made, now available in fully-articulate-paper-action-figure form! For FREE! And guess what else? This one actually transforms!!! Don't believe us? Check out the photo gallery! Happy cutting!

Feeling creative? New to paper robot building? Cut your teeth on this do-it-yourself model right here! The best part is, it's FREE! Color and design your own unique paper action figure -- and don't forget to send us photos when you're done. Check out photo gallery for more detail.

I know i am repeating myself but this is superb I am going to have a go and get my 4 year old grandaughter to help me so i hope i know what i am doing ! ! ! !

Original Poster

7th May 2008

dont forget to post some piccys of the creation! imagine ... playschool envy when lunchbox is opened and out comes a ROBOT!

7th May 2008

Kippy - thanks! Absolutely love 'em. The kids will be chuffed to pieces. Have some rep!:-D

Original Poster

7th May 2008

oo thanks!

7th May 2008

yeh this is cool thread, you might also want to look here i am going to make the bike but for adults really, kids could make animals thou, all made from paper >> ]http//ww…ft/ there are some great animals to make with paper.

Original Poster

7th May 2008

ooo lovely, thanks daytrader ... i did the canon website one too, made a few chocolate greeting cards ... have the others printed ready should the mood take me one weekend. never get enough time!

go Rossi!

my OH's 1st bike was a Yamaha SR125 ... nice rush when i went on it the first time up the road hehehehe!

7th May 2008

These are awesome. How and where did you find them kippy?

Original Poster

7th May 2008

hmm usually i am googling on something and stumble on gems like these (i dont really surf too much). the power of keywords eh.

7th May 2008

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hmm usually i am googling on something and stumble on gems like these (i … hmm usually i am googling on something and stumble on gems like these (i dont really surf too much). the power of keywords eh.

Yeah when searching on google and youtube it can like falling down a rabbits-hole if you get me lol:thumbsup:

7th May 2008

7th May 2008

amazeing to think every thing you see below is made of paper

Original Poster

8th May 2008

omg OH wants that organiser!!!

8th May 2008

you tell your other half i use to ride a suzuki GSXR1100K at speeds upto 160mph in the summer with just shorts on and nothing else and only trainers for footwear, but that was in my mad bikeing days, would not ever dream of doing that now thou.